World Boxing Issues 'Sincere' Apology To Imane Khelif Amid Controversy

Perhaps the biggest story in all of boxing last year was how Algerian boxer Imane Khelif was handled at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Khelif won an Olympic gold medal at the Paris Games last summer, despite being subject to intense scrutiny regarding her eligibility. This was owed to a narrative around whether Khelif's high testosterone levels made it fair for her to compete against women.

Ultimately, Khelif was defended by the IOC (International Olympic Committee), who went on to let her compete in the Olympic Games. While this story simmered down since the Olympics ended, discussion has begun once again over the past week, largely because World Boxing mandated that athletes 18 and older are subject to undergo genetic testing (which will require a cheek swab) if they want to compete in women’s boxing events, starting as soon as this month.